Lot 331: AN INDIAN MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF A NOBLEMAN, 19TH CENTURY.
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A framed Indian miniature painting executed in watercolour and gouache on buff-toned paper. The work depicts a male figure, likely a nobleman or courtier, in profile facing left. The subject is rendered with stylised features, including a prominent nose and a large, elongated almond-shaped eye. He wears a blue turban with horizontal folds, accented with a golden-yellow band, and a small gold earring is visible. A single wisp of hair at the temple is a notable detail. The style shows characteristics common to the Rajasthan or Pahari schools of Northern India. The work is set within a wide, neutral-toned mount and housed in a contemporary frame featuring a dark-stained wood outer edge and a gilded inner fillet.
Approximately 23 x 23cm
Condition report:
The paper exhibits overall age-toning and scattered light foxing throughout, which is typical for a work of this age. The paint remains stable and well-preserved with no significant signs of loss or flaking. The frame and glazing are in good condition.
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